SEDEX Member Certification Notes

First of all, anyone who wants to become a member can apply for SEDEX certification membership online through the information exchange system.

If you are applying for A-level membership, you need to submit a written application to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors requires the applicant to provide valid and legal information to confirm whether the applicant is suitable for the A-level membership. The Board of Directors will notify the applicant within the specified time frame whether the application for the membership category is approved.

SEDEX members should not register production plants that do not belong to them or under their jurisdiction in the information exchange system. On the contrary, members are expected to encourage their suppliers to register their production plants in the information exchange system.

If a member has any doubts about his or her membership level, he or she may appeal to the competent advisory committee. The member must notify the advisory committee of his or her intention to appeal in writing within 30 days of the Board of Directors notifying him or her of the decision. The Board of Directors will then inform the advisory committee of the information about the appeal.

The Advisory Committee may have access to all information that the Board of Directors used as a basis for determining the Member's classification. The Advisory Committee may request additional information as necessary when considering the claim, including requesting additional information from the Member.

The Advisory Committee may make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the Member’s membership category. In determining the Member’s membership category, the Board of Directors shall give full consideration to the recommendations made by the Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee will consider the claim as soon as reasonably practicable.